Harry Secombe
Sir Harry Donald Secombe was a Welsh actor, comedian, singer and television presenter. Secombe was a member of the British radio comedy programme The Goon Show (1951–1960), playing many characters, most notably Neddie Seagoon. An accomplished tenor, he also appeared in musicals and films – notably as Mr Bumble in Oliver!
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- Born in
- St Thomas
- Educated at
- Dynevor School, Swansea
- Awards
- 🏆 Knight Bachelor🏆 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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1921
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